Two men are in custody after after armed police were deployed to reports of a man with a firearm

Armed Police Descend on Hove After Gun Scare

At 9.40am, armed officers stormed Clarendon Road in Hove following reports of a man spotted with a firearm.

Two Men Arrested Over Suspected Illegal Gun

Police arrested two suspects: a 28-year-old Worthing man and a 41-year-old Brighton local. Both remain in custody, facing charges for possession of a firearm without a certificate.

Police Confirm No Wider Threat

A Sussex Police spokesman reassured the public, saying, “This is believed to be an isolated incident that does not pose a wider risk to the community.

Road Shutdown Causes Morning Chaos

Clarendon Road was sealed off for several hours as officers conducted their investigation.

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